CAF Champions League, MC Alger - Enugu Rangers: probable lineups

Mouloudia must overturn a two-goal deficit against the Nigerians, with several changes expected in both teams

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CAF Champions League, MC Alger - Enugu Rangers: probable lineups

23.10.26 15:00 CAF Champions League

MC Alger

Enugu Rangers

MC Alger host Enugu Rangers this Friday, 23 October, in the CAF Champions League. Discover the probable lineups ahead of this decisive encounter.

At 8:00 p.m. Algerian time (7:00 p.m. GMT), the Ali Ammar Stadium, also known as Ali La Pointe, in Douéra will host the second leg of the second qualifying round. Beaten 2-0 in Nigeria by Enugu Rangers, MC Alger must overturn the deficit if they are to reach the group stage.

MC Alger - Enugu Rangers: probable lineups

According to projections from the Algerian press, Khaled Ben Yahia could field Halaïmia on the left and Boukholda in midfield. Oussama Benhaoua, who was sent off in the first leg, is suspended. Ayoub Abdellaoui remains doubtful, while Ferhat and Bangoura are expected to be available.

MC Alger: Ramdane - Gassi - Menezla - Ghezala - Halaïmia - Zougrana - Mehdaoui - Boukholda - Ferhat - Naidji - Bangoura.

Enugu Rangers: Abine - Oputa Chibueze - Monday Daniel - Iwundu Chidozie - Kenneth Igboke - Mgbemena - Okechukwu Ifeanyi - Azeez Falolu - Chidiebere Nwobodo - Godwin Obaje - Waheed Adebayo.

For the Nigerian side, this projection is based on the starting XI from the first leg and forecasts, with Abine potentially replacing Lucky Jimoh, who was sent off on Sunday. The official lineups will be announced shortly before kick-off.

In the first leg, Mouloudia's defeat in Nigeria was marked by two player dismissals, one on each side, and two late Rangers goals.

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